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Recumbent exercise bikes offer what other exercise bikes cannot. Full back support, allowing for relaxation of the upper torso whilst still providing a full and invigorating workout for the lower body and cardiovascular system.

Reduced stress on the joints means a more comfortable workout, which is able to be sustained for longer periods of time. The positioning of the seat on a recumbent exercise bike means that they are easier to mount and dismount than any other exercise bike, which reduces chances of sustaining injury and makes them perfect for people of any experience level, including those just starting out!

So, are you considering getting your own recumbent exercise bike, and you are not sure where to begin? Don’t worry. We have put in the hard work and research to bring you this list of the best recumbent exercise bikes available in 2020.

Schwinn are well known for their top quality exercise machines, and 270 recumbent bike is no exception.

This model blew us away, the smooth operation and comfort provided by the 270 is unlike anything else. Plus it’s jam packed with amazing and unique features which truly make it the best exercise bike out there in 2020.

The sleek and stunning Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike is perfect in every way. It’s seat has a sliding rail system which means it’s adaptable for any height and you can find your perfect position. The seat itself is moulded ergonomically to ensure superior comfort. There is a really impressive high speed inertia drive system, especially designed to make starting up that bit easier, and to ensure the smoothest most consistent workouts. The duel track LCD displays are the icing on the cake.

What We Like:

Bluetooth Connectivity – One of the most amazing and unique features of the 207 is compatibility with Bluetooth! This means that you can sync workouts with the Schwinn training app, and virtually cycle alongside your friends in real time.

Customisiation & Choice – The 207 allows you complete customisation of your workout, with 29 different programs, and 25 levels of resistance to chose from, you will find the perfect workout for you.

Media compatibility – Inbuilt speakers allow for you to play your own music whilst working out, and of course, USB charging is provided.

Luxury – Shwinn have thought of everything. There is even a fully adjustable fan to help keep you cool during those more intense workouts.

The ME-706 stands out from the crowd in that it requires no batteries or outside power source. It is powered entirely through peddling, which means it can be used anywhere, indoors or outdoors without issue. The LCD screen of the ME-706 is larger than most and allows you to track time elapsed, calories burned, distance travelled and current speed. Another fantastic feature of the ME-706 is it’s unique ability to track your heart rate through sensors.

What we like:

Highest Quality – The frame of the bike is constructed of premium top quality steel. This means it is sturdy, long lasting, and suitable for heavy duty use.

Comfort & Accessibility – The ME-706 has a fully adjustable seat height and moulded seat padding which provides the ultimate comfortable workout experience. Not only that, but the step through design of the frame means that mounting and dismounting the bike is easier than ever.

Compact & Easy to Move – The ideal machine for around the home. Takes up relatively little room compared to other competitors, and comes with wheels which allow you to move your machine whenever or wherever you want.

Customisation – With 23 workout programs and 24 levels of magnetic resistance, you are sure to find the ideal workout that suits you best.

Featuring 18 different workout modes, as well as 18 levels of magnetic resistance, the Proform 235 CSX allows you the choice to set the correct level of challenge you need for your workout. The large LCD display helps you to track your time elapsed, distance travelled and calories burned. It also includes front mounted grips which allow you to track your pulse rate at any time.

What we like:

Convenience – The ProForm 235 CSX offers several convenient features to make your life easier, such as a water bottle holder, step through frame design and front mounted transport wheels.

Budget friendly – This bike is very well priced in comparison to other recumbent bike models, without sacrificing quality. This claim is backed by the 7 year warranty.

Comfortable – The Proform 235 CSX provides an oversized and adjustable seat which is cushioned in order to provide the support you need.

The Slim Cycle 2 in 1 Stationary Bike is fantastic because it can give you an intense full body workout whilst simultaneously improving your resistance training. The modern digital display helps you keep track of your distance, speed and burnt calories, as well as accurately monitoring your heart rate through comfortably placed grips.

The Slim Cycle 2 in 1 offers 8 levels of resistance so that you can make your workout as difficult or as easy as you please. It’s absolutely ideal for those who want to do a short workout each day before neatly folding their bike away and putting it in the closet or under the bed.

What we like:

Variety – The Slim Cycle is incredibly versatile, as it allows you to switch between upright and recumbent exercise positions. Also, it has arm resistance bands built in so that you can tone your arms whilst cycling!

Compact – Lightweight and able to be folded away, it can be moved and tidied away with ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a recumbent exercise bike?

A recumbent exercise bike is a piece of gym equipment which is a stationary bike. However, instead of being in a traditional upright position, it allows the user to sit back in a much more comfortable and more horizontal position. The word recumbent itself means to lie down.

What’s the difference between recumbent and upright exercise bikes?

Simply put, upright exercise bikes but much more strain on the upper torso due to the position. This can make workouts much more intense and sometimes uncomfortable, but some people find this preferable if they are pushing their cardio. Recumbent bikes can also take some strain off the joints, and due to the position of the seat, it makes it easier to mount and dismount, making them preferable to lots of people.

What is resistance and magnetic resistance?

Resistance settings on exercise bicycles allow you to customise the difficulty of the workout. Higher resistance means it’s harder to push the pedals, which means it will require more strength to do so. If you are just starting out, you will require a low resistance setting. Over time your body gets used to it, and you can ramp up the difficulty at your leisure for more of a challenge. Magnetic resistance just means that particular model of bike uses magnets to achieve your desired resistance level. Magnetic resistance is preferable for some because it is silent.

What if I can’t assemble the bike myself?

Most companies offer construction services upon delivery for a small fee.

Whole body vibration machines and power plates do pretty much what you’d expect.

They vibrate your whole body.

But it’s what that whole body vibration does where the magic lies. You see, the powerful vibrations from these machines stimulate your muscles at a much higher rate than what normally happens during exercise.

Simply put: the whole body vibrations force your muscles to work to steady themselves. This goes even more so if you’re doing your usual workout such as stretches or a yoga routine while on one.

So, let’s take a look at the best ones out there, because, honestly, there’s a lot of them out there to choose from.

A quality product for quality exercise, handmade in the USA using Pennsylvania Cherrywood along with powder-coated steel.

You really can’t go wrong with this one. Even if you don’t need something that powerful, the lower settings on this one still give out vibrations that feel far more “clean” and “smooth,” than many other machines out there, that otherwise feel a bit “dull” in comparison.

This machine gives a maximum vibration displacement of 1 cm (~0.4″). That means it can move a distance of ~0.4 inches outwards from its starting position, coming to a total of ~0.8 inches of movement between one side and the other.

That’s the maximum of course, and it’s quite a lot. You won’t be maxing this machine out and wishing you’d gotten something more powerful, that’s for sure.

As for the frequency (speed) of the vibration it puts out, you can adjust it from 3.4-15.5 Hertz (cycles back and forth per second). Yes, that’s per second. You can imagine how intense that’d be on the maximum setting.

However, despite all this talk of raw power, this machine is still perfect for those of you who need something less intense, because the machine is just built for quality. Getting a weaker machine can mean the vibrations feel dull, rather than just that lower intensity that you’re looking for.

And besides, it’s also pretty handy being able to use the interface on this vibration machine. There’s 12 pre-programs you can use, or you can just opt for having it user-controlled so you can adjust it to exactly how you’d like.

As for the “ease of use” side of things, the machine is easily movable on its 3 inch roller blade wheels, even on carpet. Also, if you need them, there’s also plugs to add the already-included extra support bars at a height of your choice.

Finally, it’s worth a mention that the LifetimeVibe handmade in the USA using Pennsylvania Cherrywood along with powder-coated steel. It’s a quality product, for quality exercise. That just about sums it up.

What We Like:

Powerful Machine with Adjustable Settings | The maximum amount of vibration this machine can put out is a total of ~0.8 inches of movement between one side and the other. I think that pretty much speaks for itself. It shows just how capable this machine really is.

Adjustable Vibration Frequency|You can adjust the vibration speed between 3-15 Hertz (vibrations per second). In case you don’t know, that’s a pretty huge range, going from a nice gentle motion on the lower end to a really quick, smooth feeling on the upper end.

Unparalleled Accessibility Options – With three handhold bars and option extra support bars that you can set at a height of your choice, this machine is pretty much the best option out there for accessibility.

This machine focuses on what matters: a stable, non-slip rubber platform, a vibration speed and amplitude that’s adjustable through it’s easy-to-use display, and a whopping lifetime warranty to top it all off.

This full body vibration machine also delivers on its promise as a truly full body machine by including two resistance bands into its design, along with 4 additional mini bands that you can use.

As for the nitty gritty on this one, the vibration speed can be adjusted between 2 Hz and 6 Hz, which, at it’s maximum speed, is only ~40% of that of the top pick.

However, the option of having those faster levels of vibration isn’t really a necessity. You can easily make do with the core range that this machine offers, because, honestly, most people only stick to that kind of range anyway.

But despite a less expansive range of vibration speed than the highest end machines out there, there’s still the amplitude to consider. And let me say, that the amplitude of this one is pretty darn impressive.

At 17mm, which is around 0.67″, the maximum displacement of this thing is crazy. I’d say you’re probably not going to set it that high unless you really bring the speed down. However, it’s there as an option if you’re looking for that kind of thing.

What We Like:

Powerful Vibrations | The highest setting of vibration size for this machine is simply huge, at ~0.67″ each way. The upper end of vibration speed is a more limited than the higher end machines out there like the one that we’ve chosen as our top pick.

A Whole Bunch of Nice Extra Features | This machine has heart trackers built into each handrail, a handy cup holder on one of the support bars, and there’s also built-in wheels for easy storage.

Lifetime Warranty | I mean, if you’re on a budget, the lifetime warranty essentially makes this a great long-term choice since you won’t be worrying about having to replace it years down the line.

First of all, let me just say, that LifePro’s aftermarket support and customer service are just incredible. They’ll respond to any queries you have, so go ahead and send them a message if you have any questions about their product.

As for the machine itself, the design is straightforward and effective. It’s a nice, stable anti-slip surface to stand on, and the controls are a real no-brainer.

With this one and other well-made vibration machines, you won’t have to worry about noise because the vibrations are basically just really quiet.

What We Like:

3D Vibrations from Its Two Motors | That’s right. There’s two motors that act together in this one, and you can even control them separately. That means you can turn one of them off if you want a more 2D kind of vibration like other vibration plates offer.

Lifetime Warranty | We love lifetime warranties, because it just shows the confidence the manufacturer has in their product. Combined with LifePro’s responsive customer service, this lifetime warranty makes the Turbo 3D a good long-term investment.

Easy to Operate Design | Design-wise, vibration plates should be simpler and more compact than the full size vibration machines out there. This one completely nails that with its simple controls and easy, or rather, practically nonexistent setup requirements.

If you like the idea of the LifePro Turbo 3D’s two motors that work in unison, this one has three.

The screen and controls have also been upgraded somewhat, but that’s not really important, because the real reason to go for this one is the extra dimension of vibration output that this machine has to offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can actually burn anywhere between 100-200 calories in just ten minutes on one of these machines if you’re doing some form of exercise like aerobics or yoga while on one.

Just standing on one will still work, but as you might imagine, the calories burned will be a whole lot lower. Expect something in the range of 35-80 calories if you’re doing that.

Remember, that these are just estimates for most people. You can easily see how much you personally burn through whole body vibration (WBV) on most vibration machines out there, with the more well-made ones being more accurate.

How many times a week should you use a vibration plate?

As often as you like, really.

As with all exercise though, it’s best to keep a regular schedule that stops you from either overdoing it or underdoing it.

Consistency is key, because overdoing it and then taking extra time off means lower total progress, so any kind of hyper-motivated super workout session is pretty much going to balance itself out with the dip in progress that comes after.

Basically, keep to a regular schedule of exercise, say, half an hour for 2 to 3 times a week, with at least 48 hours between sessions to allow for full recovery.

Should you wear shoes on a vibration plate?

Yes, shoes are kind of necessary because they help to transmit the machine’s vibrations throughout your body due to the way they’re close-fitting to your feet.

Bare feet or just socks on a vibration machine mean the vibrations get dampened somewhat. If your machine is powerful enough, though, this won’t matter, because you can just turn up the amplitude setting.

Can you sit on a vibration plate?

Yup, and it’s just as effective as standing on it. However, doing something like yoga with your vibration plate would be much better than just sitting or standing on it. Anything that gets your body moving.

Other Worthy Mentions

Sure, we didn’t choose these ones for our top picks for one reason or another, but they are still the cream of the crop when it comes to full body vibration machines, so that’s why we’ve included them in this section.

Have a browse through, and you might find one that’s more suited to your own personal preferences.

Whether you are are looking to get into the satisfying world of D.I.Y bike maintenance, or you are beginning to dabble in building your own wheels, or even a seasoned wheel tweaker who has previously always used break blocks, a wheel truing stand can make your life a whole lot easier!

No more having to work in odd or uncomfortable positions, and getting that ideal wheel alignment will be easier than ever. Not only that, but in the long run, investing in your own truing tools will save you $$$ in service fees. Many experienced bicycle mechanics will tell you that a good truing stand really is worth the investment. However, with so many different models and brands out there, how can you be sure which one is best for you? Luckily, we put the research in to bring you this list.

Park Tool TS-2.2P is packed full of features which makes it the best turing stand out there. Uprights move simultaneously to accommodate front and rear wheels, to make things that bit easier. Also, caliper clips are both removable and replaceable to better protect those painted rims. One of our favourite features is the spring-loaded calipers, and the specially designed caliper arm which prevents binding. Also the knobs are larger and more ergonomic without sacrificing any strength. Overall a fantastic tool which should be part of any bike mechanics collection.

What we like:

Strength and Durability – It stands out from the crowd with powder coated heavy gauge steel, no chance of any flex happening here.

Versatility – Park Tool TS-2.2P can be mounted on a bench or used free standing. Perfect for use in a workshop, garage or even outside. Also accommodates a large range of wheel sizes.

Easy to use – Even those with little to no experience truing wheels can use this tool. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Longevity – The powder coating protects the sturdy steel frame from corrosion. Which means, this is a trusty tool which will be with you for a long time so it’s worth the investment.

The BIKEHAND Professional Heavy Duty Truing Stand is something special, as it is made of heavy gauge steel, coated in nickel chrome plating, meaning it’s long lasting and flex free. Renowned for incredibly smooth operation, it’s amazing versatility means it can be easily bench mounted or installed in a bench vice if necessary, or even used stand alone as it comes with a heavy duty base.

What we like:

Compatibility – This product really is amazing in this respect as it comes with bonus spoke tools to enable you to work on a variety of wheel sizes. Not only that, but they are colour coded for ease of use! Black is for 80 gauge/0.127 inches/3.23mm. Green is for 80 gauge/0.130 inches/3.30mm. Red is for 80 gauge/0.136 inches/3.45mm.

Longevity – BIKEHAND are so confident this tool will last a lifetime, it comes with lifetime warranty.

Minoura have built themselves a reputation for making high quality and reliable products for every cyclists needs. This nifty lightweight tool provides you with everything you need to complete wheel truing wherever, whenever.

The Minoura FT-1 allows users to easily detect lateral and radial problems with their wheel rim, and provides an in-depth but easy to follow instruction manual. It’s ideal for wheel repair on the go, due to it’s innovative light weight, fold-able design. It’s also hard wearing and suitable for building a wide range of wheels including BMX. It’s great value for money considering the quality, and the fact it comes with FCG-310 dishing tool and NW-300 nipple wrench.

What we like:

Compact & Portable – We really like the lightweight design of steel base with alloy pillars, which folds easily and won’t take up much space in your garage.

Adaptable – Suitable for a wide range of wheel types. The pillars are manoeuvrable for extra adaptability, so it’s hard to go wrong with this stand.

Specifications

15mm / 20mm thru axles can be used when using optional adapters. Any other size thru axle will not work with the FT-1

The Venzo Folding Stand is small, but mighty. It’s beautifully made lightweight frame folds to a compact size with ease, perfect for storage and transport. However, the Venzo Folding Stand does not sacrifice strength for it’s compact design. It’s more sturdy and reliable than most fold away truing stands, and provides tremendous accuracy to boot.

What we like:

High quality manufacturing – This stand is made of pure high grade steel, and manufactured to the highest quality. It comes with 2 years warranty.

Ease of use – It can be folded away quickly and neatly, and transported easily. Perfect for fixing a wide range of wheels anywhere and everywhere.

Great stability – For such a lightweight frame, the stability when truing a wheel is remarkable. You won’t have to worry about flex or slipping.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you true a bike wheel without a truing stand?

While I have seen videos of people truing wheels with very little equipment these are all people with years of experience in bike repair. Its likely that without this level of expertise you will end up damaging the wheel as making it true.

What does it mean to true a bike wheel?

When a bike wheel is true it’s perfectly straight without any wobbles in the fame. This is important as any wheel that is not true may slightly wobble and push against the brake pads or frame possibly causing an accident.

How tight should bike spokes be?

This is something that you have to pick up over time and experience, spokes should be tight enough that when you give them a hard squeeze there is still a small amount of play in them. Feel other bikes spokes to give yourself a reference point.

How long does it take to true a wheel?

Your first time truing a wheel might take 20-30 minutes but after that you should be able to true a wheel in no more than 10 minutes.

Other Worthy Mentions

So not every stand can be the best of the best. but some are still pretty dam good so we thought we would include them in this list aswell.

Many avid climbers tend to fall into friendship circles where climbing is adored and enthused about regularly. However, it’s not uncommon for an avid climber to have close relationships with those who don’t climb, either through choice, disinterest or physical incapacity. It’s natural for non-climbing friends, family members or partners to be confused about or not completely understand the insatiable need to climb. The fire, the drive and the energy behind making the ascent can be difficult to comprehend for someone who has not stood in those climbing shoes.

If you are like me, and you have a climber in your life whom you adore, you will probably be familiar with the trickles of anxiety in your chest as they speak about wanting to take the next big step and push their climbing ability to the next level. Are you happy for them? Of course! You want them to realize their dreams and their potential, but it’s hard to push aside the fact that there is always an inherent danger. As with most sports, climbing obviously comes with it’s fair share of risk, which can be minimized with correct precautions and equipment. But despite knowing this it can still be difficult not to worry, your innate protective instincts leaping to the surface.

This is ok! It’s fine and completely normal to feel like this. Remember, you are only feeling these things because you genuinely care. However, you also must balance this with encouragement and support. Although you may not completely understand the “why” behind wanting to pursue the summits of large rocks, you can still be there for and positively influence the experience of the important climber in your life. One thing you could do to alleviate some worry is to become familiar with procedure, particularly regarding safety. This could provide a little comfort, after all it is always the unknown that human beings fear the most.

On a more personal level, my partner has been climbing for many years. Although we are both fairly adventurous, he has always taken this to the next level. Our relationship is a true partnership, we both encourage and support each other’s pursuits and interests. However, admittedly, I did struggle with this a little when it came to climbing. He would talk with endless enthusiasm about pursuing his first multipitch, ascending taller and taller rock faces each year, and I would look at him as if he was crazy. The idea of sleeping hundreds of feet off the ground strapped to a piece of canvas seemed ludicrous. My first thoughts were immediately of safety and my brain flooded with “what ifs”, but after some time to sit down and consider my feelings I realized that, yes there is risk. Of course, some things are out of your hands. But the same could be said for every single thing in life. Also, the list of “what ifs” is considerably shortened when you consider their experience and competence as a climber, something which would be an insult to his integrity if dismissed. I know he trains hard; I know he has fantastic understanding of technique as well as boundless passion and focus for climbing. I know he triple checks his harness and rope before putting one hand on the wall. I trust him to push himself, without pushing himself into actualized danger. This is how I had to change my thought processes in order to continue to support him the best I could.

Several times now I have accompanied my partner on climbing trips, either to bouldering gyms, climbing centres, or outdoor cliffs. Each time I’m blown away by the strength and resilience, persistence and ability to make something incredibly difficult look relatively easy. Although not an avid climber myself, I have gained a huge respect for the sport in general, and quite enjoy being a spectator. The pride you feel when you see your partner as a spec attached to a rope several feet above your head is hard to describe. Is the concern still there? Of course. It always will be. But I’ll always be there too.

Rappelling or abseiling is used by a variety of different sports and activities like rock climbing or mountaineering as a way to descend from large heights. In situations where it’s too steep or dangerous for you to try and descend without any protection, abseiling is the solution.

The most important part of any rappelling kit is the rope. With so many different options and specifications of rope available, it can be useful to have a guide to help point out the better purchases, along with letting you know what you are looking for in a rope.

The Club is whats called a semi-static rope which means the stretch on the rope is somewhere between a static rope and a dynamic rope. If you are not sure of the difference please check out the FAQ at the bottom of the page where I will go over the rope types and the differences.

The rope is available in a range of different lengths (40m, 60, 70, and a monstrous 200m) which means you can always find a size to suit your needs regardless if your a rugged mountaineer or a first-time abseiler.

The Club has also undergone Petzls EverFlex, this means the rope has been created via a special weave to ensure strength and long life along with being treated to ensure durability.

Weight wise, the Club is 69g per meter which means it’s not too heavy to be carrying up and down mountainous terrain which is likely what you will be using it for.

What We Like:

Sizes – Petzl offers multiple different sizes to suit all users regardless of sport or activity.

Handling – A benefit of the EverFlex treatment is the rope has great handling which gives you more control over descents.

UltraSonic Finish – The rope has an additional finish on the ends to stop fraying and lengthen the life of the rope.

Specifications:

Diameter: 10 mm

Certification(s): CE EN 1891 type A, UIAA

Breaking strength: 28 kN

Strength tied with figure-eight knot: 16 kN

Impact force (factor 0,3): 4,8 kN

Number of factor 1 falls: 10

Weight per meter: 69 g

Construction: 32 carrier

Percentage of sheath: 41 %

Static elongation: 3 %

Please note: This rope should only be used for rappelling or top-rope climbing it is not suitable for lead or sport climbing.

While it’s not one of the house name brands like Petzl or Black Diamond, Aoneky is starting to make a name for itself as a reliable rope manufacturer.

They offer their 10mm rope is several varieties of color which is black, blue, red and yellow along with a variant on each color, this will help the fashionistas among you pick something that matches the rest of your climbing kit.

It is sheathed in heavy-duty nylon that is tear and rot-resistant, which means you don’t have to worry about your rope catching on those sharp rock faces, or about giving it a clean after a muddy day outdoors.

What We Like:

Choice – Due to the wide range of lengths available it’s easy to find the right size for your budge or task.

Hooked end – one of the ends of the rope is pre-stitched into a loop. this will help

High-Quality Sheath – The protective sheath around the core is very durable and tear-resistant which is one less thing to worry about while rappelling.

Specifications:

Diameter: 10mm

Length: 96FT (30M)

Metal Carabiner included

Materials: Polyester fiber sheath + nylon inner core

Skin slip rate: ≤0.05%

Max tensile force: 12KN (2645.5lb)

Please note: While the rope is perfect for rappelling the carabiners are not, I would make sure to buy yourself a new set with this rope.

If 30m is still too long for your liking Peak Grit is also available in a 20m length but I would recommend sticking with the 30m and minimum as it gives you many more options and is small enough to tie to the top of your pack.

What we Like:

Complete Customer Satisfaction – Peak Grit leave you a happy customer or your money back! no questions asked which is always a great feature.

Compact – The small lightweight design means its perfect for hikers who might just want to get a little adventurous on the trail.

Frequently Asked Questions

So you might be wondering what do I mean by a static rope and a dynamic rope? When people talk about dynamic or static they are talking about how the rope reacts to the applied load.

So a static rope for example when taking loads will not have much stretch in the rope. This style of rope is best suited for fixed rope activities such as Caving or rappelling.

A dynamic rope, however, will stretch when a load is applied to it. This type of rope is best used for dynamic activities where the rope is likely to take a sudden load due to something, such as a fall in climbing.

You can also get Semi-static ropes that are halfway between a dynamic and a static.

What is the best size rope to use for rappelling?

Typically in rappelling, you are going to want a rope that’s at least 9.5mm to 11mm in diameter but its also going to depend on what device you are using.

When picking a rope to keep in mind that the larger diameter you choose the heavier the rope as a general rule, however the larger the rope diameter the more tensile strength it will have so you will need to formula a decision on what size is best for you keeping this in mind.

What’s better Nylon vs Polyester?

Nylon and polyester are the most popular materials that rope is made of but which is better and what’s the difference?

While both of the materials share a few traits like being lightweight, stretch and shrink resistant they each have their own unique traits.

Nylon is a lot softer than polyester but its also the stronger of the two materials.

Polyester while not quite as strong as nylon it will do the job but its real value lies in its abrasion and moisture resistance which means its much quicker to dry perfect for any wet environment.

Whats better for Rappelling Dyanmic or Static?

Because rappelling is a fixed rope activity it’s much better to use a static rope where possible. The reason being, it’s much easier to pull and will take more wear than a dynamic before it needs replacing.

Dynamic ropes can be used for rappelling but will wear out much quicker and have the advantage of being able to be used for other activities such as climbing.

Other Worthy Mentions

So, as usual, there are a few that didn’t quite make the top pick but are all good choices depending on your activity of choice.

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